Snr Project Engineer - Commercial Design-Build

Preston Recruitment Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, dental, vision (100% company paid for individual coverage)

Generous PTO

Monthly transportation allowance

Cell phone stipend

Annual bonuses

401k

On‑site gym, security, covered parking

Job summary

Preston Recruitment Group is seeking a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer based in Chicago. The successful candidate will support education projects in pre-construction and during construction phases.

The position requires a minimum of 3 years’ experience in construction project engineering and a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field. The company offers generous benefits including a hybrid work policy and annual bonuses.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in construction project engineering.
• Strong knowledge of RFIs, submittals, change orders, and construction documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers with RFIs, submittals, change orders, and documentation of project progress.
• Support pre‑construction planning and coordination.
• Manage under‑construction tasks and ensure project milestones are met.

Skills

Construction project engineering

RFIs management

Submittals processing

Change orders handling

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Benefits

• Healthcare, dental, vision (100% company paid for individual coverage)
• Generous PTO
• Monthly transportation allowance
• Cell phone stipend
• Annual bonuses
• 401k
• Hybrid work policy
• On‑site gym, security, covered parking

Company Culture

Dynamic, progressive design‑build contractor with a collaborative team environment.

Location

Chicago, United States.

Job Description

This Seattle‑headquartered General Contractor specializes in design‑build, working extensively in higher‑education, financial and retail sectors on projects nationwide. They are expanding and looking for a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer based in Chicago to support education projects in pre‑construction and under construction.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers with RFIs, submittals, change orders, and documentation of project progress.
• Support pre‑construction planning and coordination.
• Manage under‑construction tasks and ensure project milestones are met.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in construction project engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field.
• Strong knowledge of RFIs, submittals, change orders, and construction documentation.